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Walking Tour of the “Traboules” in Old Lyon
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Walking Tour of the “Traboules” in Old Lyon

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Run by a local guide · Yannick

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Embark on a private tour of Lyon's Old Town and discover the city's network of hidden passageways, corridors, and stairwells, known as "traboules"

Duration
3 h
Destination
Lyon
Meeting Point
Place Saint-Jean Lyon
Provider
Yannick

Description

Embark on a private tour of the Old Town, Lyon’s largest Renaissance district, and discover the city’s network of hidden passageways, corridors, and stairwells, known as “traboules.”

As you explore, you’ll learn about the city’s rich history, from the silk trade to the meetings of the French Resistance during World War II.

Discover lesser-known passages and unearth hidden gems from the Renaissance era with the help of your local guide, who has lived in this neighborhood for over 25 years. During your walk, you’ll hear fascinating stories and learn more about the neighborhood and its residents.

You’ll leave with a better understanding of Lyon’s complicated past and the role played by the city’s labyrinth of passageways.

Highlights:
• Discover Lyon’s network of hidden passageways on a guided walking tour.
• Explore some of the 50 passages still open to the public.
• Discover the history of Lyon and hear fascinating stories about its past.
• Visit lesser-known traboules, hidden in the streets of Old Lyon.

Includes

  • Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste

Meeting Point

Place Saint-Jean Lyon

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Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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